Internship Program – Accounting, Economics

Parker; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Northeast Ohio invites an Accounting Intern to join our full-time summer program across Akron, Elyria, Mayfield Heights, Mentor, Ravenna, or Wickliffe.

You will contribute to corporate and manufacturing accounting projects and economic research, gaining real-world experience and presenting findings to internal stakeholders. Pursue a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics and commit to in-office work 40 hours per week during Summer 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university in the United States, majoring in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Commitment to work in-office 40 hours per week during Summer 2027; no prior professional experience required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work effectively as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to corporate and manufacturing accounting projects.
• Assist in conducting economic research and data analysis to support company projects.
• Gather economic data from multiple sources to inform research findings.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing research findings for internal stakeholders.
• Work toward specific, meaningful, and measurable goals for the internship period.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Written & Verbal Skills

Education

Bachelors in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Job description

Accounting Intern | Parker Hannifin

The Tone: This is a full-time summer internship at Parker Hannifin, located in Northeast Ohio (Akron, Elyria, Mayfield Heights, Mentor, Ravenna, or Wickliffe). Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 250 global leader, designs and manufactures motion and control technologies that enable engineering breakthroughs across various industries. This internship is designed to develop new talent, offering valuable real-world experience in corporate and manufacturing accounting or economic research, preparing candidates for future leadership roles within the company.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Seasonal
• Location: In-person Northeast Ohio (Akron, Elyria, Mayfield Heights, Mentor, Ravenna, or Wickliffe)
• Team: Accounting or Economics departments
• Mission: To provide interns with a valuable understanding of real-world projects, tasks, and opportunities within corporate, manufacturing, or economic analysis fields.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Contribute to corporate and manufacturing accounting projects, gaining insight into industry challenges and opportunities.
• Assist in conducting economic research and data analysis to support various company projects and initiatives.
• Gather economic data from multiple sources to inform research findings and insights.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing research findings for internal stakeholders.
• Work towards specific, meaningful, and measurable goals set for the internship period.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-year college or university in the United States, majoring in accounting, finance, or economics.
• Experience: Commitment to work in-office 40 hours per week during Summer 2027; no prior professional experience explicitly required.
• Skills: Ability to work effectively on a variety of assignments, excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to work effectively with others as a participative team member.